1952 Ferrari 342 America vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 342 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 342 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 215 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 342 America.
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 342 America | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 342 America | Maverick |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |