1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1953 Ferrari 250
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 (217 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette.
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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1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1953 Ferrari 250 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 250 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 217 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |