1955 Ferrari 255 S vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (185 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 580 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. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari 255 S has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari 255 S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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