1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, both 1997 Ferrari F355 and 1997 Ford Scorpio were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 262 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1997 Ford Scorpio. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (173 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ferrari F355 | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F355 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |