1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari F355 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F355 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
