1952 Ferrari 340 America vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 America (218 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 13 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 America.
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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1952 Ferrari 340 America | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 340 America | Capri |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1103 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |