1953 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 575 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 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 340 Spider | Maverick |
Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1425 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |