1957 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1947 Ferrari 159S
To start off, 1957 Aston Martin DB2 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 159S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 159S would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Ferrari 159S (123 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1957 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Ferrari 159S should accelerate faster than 1957 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 159S.
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.
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1957 Aston Martin DB2 | 1947 Ferrari 159S | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB2 | 159S |
Year Released | 1957 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 750 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |