1959 Ferrari 256 F1 vs. 1955 Pontiac Star Chief
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Pontiac Star Chief. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Pontiac Star Chief would be higher. At 4,715 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Pontiac Star Chief is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 (291 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1955 Pontiac Star Chief. (173 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 1955 Pontiac Star Chief. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Pontiac Star Chief weights approximately 1096 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 | 1955 Pontiac Star Chief | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 256 F1 | Star Chief |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 4715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3110 mm |