1959 Ferrari 256 F1 vs. 1953 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 (291 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 256 F1.
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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1959 Ferrari 256 F1 | 1953 Fiat 1900 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 256 F1 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2650 mm |