Performance Review: Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series 1 - [1955]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari 410 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series 1 is the 4 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1955. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1955 Mercedes SL Class 300SL Gullwing W198 and the 1955 Ford Thunderbird 292 Fordomatic 1st Gen..This particular Ferrari 410 has a 4963cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The 410 shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 410's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1100 kgs (2425 lbs) this makes the Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series 1 in the same weight category as the 2020 Lotus Exige Sport 410 3.5 V6 or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari 410 shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 4963cc 24V V12 engine produces 340 bhp (253 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 311 lb-ft (421.6 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari 410 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (333.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari 410.

The Ferrari 410 has a Power to weight ratio of 309.0 bhp per ton and 282.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1955 410 competing with the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (333.9 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Lotus Evora GT430 Sport 3.5 V6 Supercharged (333.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ferrari 410 generating around 282.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2 V8 C8 (307.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2011 Morgan Aero Coupe 4.8L V8 (307.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.8 secs, this made the Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series 1 as fast as the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T AWD (5.60 secs) the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T (5.60 secs) the 2020 Maserati Ghibli GranSport Petrol Hybrid (5.60 secs) the or the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (5.60 secs). This Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series 1 is also faster than the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (5.70 secs) the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Wagon (5.70 secs) the 2016 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi 2.0 Turbo Clubsport (5.70 secs) the and the 2014 Seat Leon Cupra 265 DSG (5.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 410 and the 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 996

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari 410 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.15 secs @ 112.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 996 (12.11 secs), the 1974 Maserati Bora 4.9 V8 (12.11 secs), and the 2013 Jaguar F Type S 3.0 V6 (12.11 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1955 version of the Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series 1 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 1955 410 equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series 1 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

1955 410 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ferrari

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