1953 Ferrari 342 America vs. 1966 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1966 Lamborghini 400 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 342 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 342 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 342 America. (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 342 America.
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 342 America | 1966 Lamborghini 400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
Model | 342 America | 400 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 3927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 86 L |