1952 Ferrari 225 vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 225. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 225 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 225.

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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1952 Ferrari 225 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make Ferrari Rolls-Royce
Model 225 Silver Wraith
Year Released 1952 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2715 cc 4887 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1090 kg 2150 kg
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 3230 mm