1951 Ferrari 340 America vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 340 America. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 340 America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 523 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 340 America. 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.
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1951 Ferrari 340 America | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 340 America | Mustang |
Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1615 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |