1953 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1977 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Lemans is newer by 24 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 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 610 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. 1977 Pontiac Lemans has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1977 Pontiac Lemans | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 340 Spider | Lemans |
Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 3788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1460 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |