1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 1998 Ferrari 456M
To start off, both 1998 Ferrari F355 and 1998 Ferrari 456M were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1998 Ferrari F355. (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1998 Ferrari F355. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 345 kg more than 1998 Ferrari F355. 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 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari F355 | 1998 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | F355 | 456M |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 110 L |
