1953 Ferrari 500 F2 vs. 1951 Talbot Baby
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Talbot Baby. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Talbot Baby would be higher. At 2,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Talbot Baby is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 (177 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1951 Talbot Baby. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 should accelerate faster than 1951 Talbot Baby. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Talbot Baby weights approximately 1086 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 500 F2.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ferrari 500 F2 | 1951 Talbot Baby | |
Make | Ferrari | Talbot |
Model | 500 F2 | Baby |
Year Released | 1953 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1650 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3130 mm |