1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 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 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (380 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F355. (364 Nm). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F355 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2360 mm |
