1953 Ferrari 342 America vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 17 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, 1953 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 342 America weights approximately 88 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 342 America has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 342 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ferrari 342 America | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 342 America | Cortina |
Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 87 L |