1954 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 41 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 90 more horse power than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (206 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 730 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. 1995 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1954 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 340 Spider | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1580 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2930 mm |