1953 Ferrari 553 F2 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 31 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 640 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 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 553 F2 | Capri |
Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2610 mm |