1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1953 Ferrari 500 F2

To start off, 1970 Buick Riviera is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 500 F2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 500 F2. (177 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 500 F2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1422 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 500 F2. 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. 1970 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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