1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 1956 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1956 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 1956 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 355 Spider | 12 M |
Year Released | 1998 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |