1954 Ferrari 553 F1 vs. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, both 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 and 1954 Sunbeam Alpine were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 (256 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 should accelerate faster than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 710 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.
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1954 Ferrari 553 F1 | 1954 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Ferrari | Sunbeam |
Model | 553 F1 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2267 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2490 mm |