1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (380 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1993 Ford Fairlane. 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 (364 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (348 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Fairlane. 1993 Ford Fairlane 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. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Ferrari F355 1993 Ford Fairlane
Make Ferrari Ford
Model F355 Fairlane
Year Released 1996 1993
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3496 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 380 HP 198 HP
Engine RPM 8250 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 364 Nm 348 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1770 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2930 mm


 

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