1954 Ferrari 250 vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 250 would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 450 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 250.
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. 1985 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 250 has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ferrari 250 | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2963 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2950 mm |
