1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1982 Toyota Supra.
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) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari F355 | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | F355 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
