1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial

To start off, 1965 Buick Riviera is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. (158 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1161 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. 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. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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