1954 Ferrari 553 F1 vs. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 51 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1954 Ferrari 553 F1. (256 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ferrari 553 F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 508 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 553 F1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 553 F1 | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2730 mm |