1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1964 Ferrari 158
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 158 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley would be higher. At 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 158 (208 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 158 should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley weights approximately 968 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 158.
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.
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1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1964 Ferrari 158 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | Whitley | 158 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2390 mm |