1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 2007 Ford F-450
To start off, 2007 Ford F-450 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-450. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-450.
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, 2007 Ford F-450 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 2007 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F355 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 110 L |
