1950 Ferrari 340 America vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 4,102 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 340 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 340 America. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 340 America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 340 America weights approximately 300 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
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:
1950 Ferrari 340 America | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 340 America | 911 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4102 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 900 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |