1957 Ferrari 246 vs. 1957 Talbot Lago America
To start off, both 1957 Ferrari 246 and 1957 Talbot Lago America were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Talbot Lago America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 246 (277 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1957 Talbot Lago America. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 246 should accelerate faster than 1957 Talbot Lago America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Talbot Lago America weights approximately 440 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 246.
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:
| 1957 Ferrari 246 | 1957 Talbot Lago America | |
| Make | Ferrari | Talbot |
| Model | 246 | Lago America |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2417 cc | 2476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2510 mm |
