1954 Ferrari 553 F1 vs. 1957 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1957 Ford Zodiac is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 553 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 (256 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 604 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 | 1957 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 553 F1 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2720 mm |