1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1996 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 1996 Ferrari F355 and 1996 Toyota 4Runner 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 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1996 Toyota 4Runner. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 500 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F355.
Because 1996 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ferrari F355. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota 4Runner will offer significantly more control. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota 4Runner. (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1996 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | F355 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
