1954 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1977 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1977 Ford Maverick is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Maverick weights approximately 410 kg more than 1954 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.
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1954 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1977 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 340 Spider | Maverick |
Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1260 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |