1953 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 48 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 448 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. 2001 Ford Mustang 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. 2001 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Ferrari 340 Spider | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 340 Spider | Mustang |
Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1298 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |