1953 Ferrari 255 S vs. 1942 Fiat 500
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 255 S is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,713 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 255 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1942 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1942 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 255 S weights approximately 315 kg more than 1942 Fiat 500. 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.
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1953 Ferrari 255 S | 1942 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 255 S | 500 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2713 cc | 567 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2010 mm |