1955 Ferrari 750 vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1965 Riley 4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 750 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 750 (247 HP) has 180 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 750 should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley 4 weights approximately 388 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 750.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ferrari 750 | 1965 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 750 | 4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 67 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1148 kg |