1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1952 Ferrari 255 S
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 2,715 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 255 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 255 S weights approximately 115 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. 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 500 Mondial | 1952 Ferrari 255 S | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 500 Mondial | 255 S |
Year Released | 1953 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2260 mm |