1999 Ferrari F355 vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega

To start off, both 1999 Ferrari F355 and 1999 Vauxhall Omega were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (396 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 265 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, 1999 Ferrari F355 (373 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (228 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Ferrari F355 1999 Vauxhall Omega
Make Ferrari Vauxhall
Model F355 Omega
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3589 cc 2498 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 396 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 8500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 373 Nm 228 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1410 kg 1675 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2740 mm


 

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