1999 Ferrari F355 vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F355 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (396 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth GTX. (375 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth GTX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 187 kg more than 1999 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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F355. (373 Nm). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F355. 1968 Plymouth GTX has automatic transmission and 1999 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1999 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth GTX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F355 | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
| Model | F355 | GTX |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2950 mm |
