1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1997 Ford Puma
To start off, both 1997 Ferrari F355 and 1997 Ford Puma 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 287 more horse power than 1997 Ford Puma. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1997 Ford Puma. 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 Puma, 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Puma. (126 Nm). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari F355 | 1997 Ford Puma | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F355 | Puma |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
