1954 Ferrari 375 America vs. 1954 Pontiac Star Chief
To start off, both 1954 Ferrari 375 America and 1954 Pontiac Star Chief were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,715 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Pontiac Star Chief is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1954 Pontiac Star Chief. (173 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 1954 Pontiac Star Chief. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Pontiac Star Chief weights approximately 495 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 375 America.
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 Ferrari 375 America | 1954 Pontiac Star Chief | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 375 America | Star Chief |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4523 cc | 4715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3110 mm |