1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
| Model | F355 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
