1953 Ferrari 255 S vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1963 Riley 4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 255 S 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) has 141 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley 4 weights approximately 298 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 255 S.
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 | 1963 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 255 S | 4 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2713 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 67 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 45 L |