1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 1968 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1968 Pontiac GTO is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 1968 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 340 Mexico | GTO |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 69 L |
