1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Hudson Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Hudson Commodore would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 409 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
Make | Ferrari | Hudson |
Model | 410 Superamerica | Commodore |
Year Released | 1957 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 4166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 114.3 mm |
Top Speed | 261 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3160 mm |