1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 M.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Riley |
| Model | 512 M | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2639 cc |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2890 mm |
