1952 Ferrari 225 vs. 1963 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five is newer by 11 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 2,713 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 225 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 225 (210 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 225 should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 85 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 | 1963 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 225 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2713 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 935 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2190 mm |