1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1953 Ferrari 255 S

To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 255 S. (208 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 255 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 255 S. 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. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 255 S has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 255 S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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