2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1954 Pontiac Star Chief
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Pontiac Star Chief. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Pontiac Star Chief would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1954 Pontiac Star Chief. (173 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1954 Pontiac Star Chief. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Pontiac Star Chief weights approximately 5 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1954 Pontiac Star Chief | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 550 | Star Chief |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3110 mm |
