1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1967 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Innocenti A 40 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1967 Innocenti A 40. 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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari F355 | 1967 Innocenti A 40 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Innocenti |
| Model | F355 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 40 L |
