1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 1977 ZIL 117
To start off, 1977 ZIL 117 is newer by 25 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 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1950 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 ZIL 117 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 | 1977 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Ferrari | ZIL |
| Model | 340 Mexico | 117 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3310 mm |
