1998 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1998 Ferrari F355
To start off, both 1998 Ferrari Maranello and 1998 Ferrari F355 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Maranello (479 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1998 Ferrari F355. (376 HP @ 8250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1998 Ferrari F355. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 295 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 Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Maranello | 1998 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Maranello | F355 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 479 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 82 L |
