1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1953 Ferrari 553 F2
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 553 F2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 553 F2 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 7440 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2170 mm |
