1957 Skoda 440 vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 568 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1957 Skoda 440. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Skoda 440 | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Skoda | Ferrari |
| Model | 440 | 599 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
