1973 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1953 Ferrari 250
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 405 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250.
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.
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1973 Chevrolet Camaro | 1953 Ferrari 250 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Camaro | 250 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 68 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |