1952 Ferrari 340 America vs. 2003 Mazda 6

To start off, 2003 Mazda 6 is newer by 51 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 58 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 6. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 6 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 America.

Because 2003 Mazda 6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Ferrari 340 America. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 6 will offer significantly more control. 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. 2003 Mazda 6 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. 2003 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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