1953 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Ferrari 256 F1
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 3,859 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 (292 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 733 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 256 F1.
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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1953 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 256 F1 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3859 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 159 L |