1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Capri 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 274 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 508 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri. 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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 355 Spider | Capri |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1182 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 54 L |
