1952 Ferrari 340 MM vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 26 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 555 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 340 MM | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 340 MM | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4102 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1644 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |