1955 Ferrari D 50 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari D 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari D 50 would be higher. At 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari D 50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari D 50 (262 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari D 50 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2068 kg more than 1955 Ferrari D 50.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Ferrari D 50. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | D 50 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2370 mm |
