1954 Ferrari 255 S vs. 1954 Ferrari 553 F1
To start off, both 1954 Ferrari 255 S and 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,713 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 255 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 (256 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1954 Ferrari 255 S. (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ferrari 255 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ferrari 255 S weights approximately 260 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 553 F1.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ferrari 255 S | 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 255 S | 553 F1 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 2713 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2170 mm |
