1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1961 Ferrari 156

To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 156 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 545 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 156.

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. 1974 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1961 Ferrari 156 has manual transmission. 1961 Ferrari 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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