1953 Ferrari 255 S vs. 1968 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini 400 is newer by 15 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 255 S. (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster 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 | 1968 Lamborghini 400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
Model | 255 S | 400 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2713 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 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 Length | 4210 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 80 L |