1980 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1953 Ferrari 255 S
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 27 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 705 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 255 S.
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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1980 Chevrolet Camaro | 1953 Ferrari 255 S | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Camaro | 255 S |
Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2713 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2260 mm |