1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1985 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 50 kg more than 1985 Ferrari 400.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1985 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Daimler | Ferrari |
| Model | One-O-Four | 400 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3468 cc | 4822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
