1953 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 2003 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 50 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), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 726 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 2003 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. 2003 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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