1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 50 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1997 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1997 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ferrari F355 | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F355 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 296 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2950 mm |