1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari F355 | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ferrari | Marcos |
| Model | F355 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1090 mm |
