1951 Ferrari 340 America vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 58 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 340 America. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 340 America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 340 America weights approximately 126 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 340 America has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 340 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 340 America | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 340 America | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 966 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3510 mm |
