1953 Ferrari 255 S vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 21 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 @ 7200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 182 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 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 255 S | Capri |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2713 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |