1954 Ferrari 195 vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 195 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 195 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 195.
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. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 195 has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 195 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1954 Ferrari 195 | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 195 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1954 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2100 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3230 mm |