1953 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1952 Holden FX
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Holden FX would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP) has 246 more horse power than 1952 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1952 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Holden FX weights approximately 120 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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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1953 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1952 Holden FX | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 340 Spider | FX |
Year Released | 1953 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 51 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 970 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |