1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 1998 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 1998 Ferrari F355 and 1998 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1998 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Explorer weights approximately 550 kg more than 1998 Ferrari F355.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari F355 | 1998 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F355 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2840 mm |
