1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1955 Ferrari 255 S
To start off, 1955 Ferrari 255 S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,715 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 255 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1955 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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1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 1955 Ferrari 255 S | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ferrari |
Model | 100 | 255 S |
Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2260 mm |