1985 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1952 Ferrari 225
To start off, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 225. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 225 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 225. (210 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 225. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 225. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 225 has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 225 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 De Tomaso Deauville | 1952 Ferrari 225 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
Model | Deauville | 225 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2713 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 58.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2260 mm |