1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 265 kg more than 1998 Ferrari F355.
Because 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ferrari F355. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster 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, 1998 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari F355 | 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
| Model | F355 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
