1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 1998 Mazda MPV
To start off, both 1998 Ferrari F355 and 1998 Mazda MPV were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1998 Mazda MPV. (146 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda MPV weights approximately 370 kg more than 1998 Ferrari F355.
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 @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda MPV. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari F355 | 1998 Mazda MPV | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | F355 | MPV |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2850 mm |