1953 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 51 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1517 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. 2004 Ford Expedition 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. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Ferrari 340 Spider | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 340 Spider | Expedition |
Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2367 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3030 mm |