1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1953 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Hornet 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 257 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 553 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 | 1953 Hudson Hornet | |
Make | Ferrari | Hudson |
Model | 410 Superamerica | Hornet |
Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 4810 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2990 mm |