1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 17 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 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 385 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F355.
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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | F355 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.7 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 Weight | 1350 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 61 L |
