1955 Ferrari D 50 vs. 1955 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, both 1955 Ferrari D 50 and 1955 Ford Thunderbird were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,112 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari D 50 (262 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1955 Ford Thunderbird. (223 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari D 50 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 870 kg more than 1955 Ferrari D 50.
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 D 50 | 1955 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | D 50 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 5112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2600 mm |
