1952 Ferrari 340 MM vs. 2000 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 48 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), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 209 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 2000 Ford Falcon
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 340 MM Falcon
Year Released 1952 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4102 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 300 HP 268 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80.1 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 68 mm 76.2 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 9.1:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1089 kg 1298 kg
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2800 mm