1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 2005 Ford GT
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1997 Ferrari F355. (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1997 Ferrari F355. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford GT weights approximately 234 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355. 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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari F355 | 2005 Ford GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F355 | GT |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 551 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
