1981 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1957 Ferrari 246

To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 246. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 246 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 246 (277 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 246 should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 246.

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. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 246 has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 246 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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