1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1145 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F355. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Ferrari F355 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | F355 | Ghost |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 377 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 780 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5569 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3465 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 82 L |