1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 16 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335.
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, 2012 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | F355 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 57 L |
