1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 2008 Ford E-150
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 56 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford E-150 weights approximately 77 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. 2008 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 2008 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 340 Mexico | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 132 L |
