1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 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 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 264 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924. 1975 Porsche 924 has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F355 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 61 L |
