1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1955 Ferrari 735
To start off, both 1955 Austin-Healey 100 and 1955 Ferrari 735 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,412 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 735 (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (132 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 735 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 735.
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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1955 Austin-Healey 100 | 1955 Ferrari 735 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ferrari |
Model | 100 | 735 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 2658 cc | 4412 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 850 kg |