1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 965. (355 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 965. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 965 weights approximately 126 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F355 | 965 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2270 mm |
