2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (183 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ferrari | Riley |
| Model | 550 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2860 mm |
