1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 720 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (363 Nm). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 355 Spider | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 132 L |
