1952 Ferrari 340 MM vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 MM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 MM would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 671 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 MM.
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.
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1952 Ferrari 340 MM | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 340 MM | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4102 cc | 5317 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 101.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 82.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1760 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |