1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1997 Ford Contour
To start off, both 1997 Ferrari F355 and 1997 Ford Contour were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 251 more horse power than 1997 Ford Contour. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1997 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ferrari F355 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Ferrari F355. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford Contour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Contour. (180 Nm). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ferrari F355 | 1997 Ford Contour | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F355 | Contour |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 180 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |