1953 Ferrari 553 F2 vs. 1981 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1981 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 553 F2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Simca 2 Litres weights approximately 535 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 553 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.
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1953 Ferrari 553 F2 | 1981 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Ferrari | Simca |
Model | 553 F2 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2670 mm |