1950 Ferrari 340 America vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 55 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, 1950 Ferrari 340 America (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 530 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 340 America.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Ferrari 340 America. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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.
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1950 Ferrari 340 America | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 340 America | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4102 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1730 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |