1973 Chevrolet XP 882 vs. 1957 Ferrari 801 F1
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet XP 882 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 801 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 would be higher.
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. 1973 Chevrolet XP 882 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chevrolet XP 882 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet XP 882 | 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | XP 882 | 801 F1 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1957 |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 271 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
