2009 Ferrari 612 vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 612 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1996 Ferrari F355. (377 HP @ 8250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ferrari F355. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1996 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, 2009 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 612 | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 612 | F355 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 82 L |
