1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1996 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1996 Ferrari F355 and 1996 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 242 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 15 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F355.
Because 1996 Ferrari F355 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Ferrari F355. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari F355 | 1996 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | F355 | Accord |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |