1955 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1955 Ferrari 255 S
To start off, both 1955 Aston Martin DB2 and 1955 Ferrari 255 S were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,715 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 255 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 255 S.
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:
| 1955 Aston Martin DB2 | 1955 Ferrari 255 S | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB2 | 255 S |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2579 cc | 2715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 159 L |
