1955 Ferrari 255 S vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, both 1955 Ferrari 255 S and 1955 Riley Pathfinder 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 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 685 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.
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1955 Ferrari 255 S | 1955 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 255 S | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2715 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 59 L |