1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 23 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 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 924 weights approximately 180 kg more 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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 340 Mexico | 924 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 84.4 mm |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 61 L |