1955 Ferrari 735 vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina

To start off, 1965 Pontiac Catalina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 735 would be higher. At 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1955 Ferrari 735. (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 1955 Ferrari 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 735. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1965 Pontiac Catalina has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari 735 has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari 735 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Pontiac Catalina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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