1951 Ferrari 340 America vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom

To start off, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 60 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 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 340 America. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 340 America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1598 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. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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