1958 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1955 Ferrari D 50
To start off, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari D 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari D 50 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari D 50 (262 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1958 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari D 50 should accelerate faster than 1958 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1955 Ferrari D 50.
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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1958 Aston Martin DB2 | 1955 Ferrari D 50 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB2 | D 50 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |