1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1994 Vauxhall Carlton. (355 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1994 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 250 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, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari F355 | 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | F355 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 377 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |