1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 15 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1234 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ferrari F355. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari F355. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Ferrari F355 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
Model | F355 | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 508 Nm |
Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2891 mm |