1952 Ferrari 340 America vs. 1992 BMW 850

To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 40 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 340 America. (218 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 340 America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1952 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. 1992 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 340 America has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 340 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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