1955 Ferrari 735 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 735 (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 735 should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 588 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. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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