1969 Checker Aerobus vs. 1996 Ferrari 550
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Checker Aerobus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Checker Aerobus would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1969 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1969 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 715 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 550.
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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Checker Aerobus. (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Checker Aerobus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Checker Aerobus | 1996 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Checker | Ferrari |
| Model | Aerobus | 550 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2460 mm |
