1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 510 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F355.
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. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Ferrari F355 | 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | F355 | Corniche |
Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3030 mm |