1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 202 kg more than 1971 Riley 4. 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 F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari F355 | 1971 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Riley |
| Model | F355 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |
