1955 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1955 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, both 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider and 1955 Hudson Metropolitan were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider weights approximately 42 kg more than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1955 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Ferrari | Hudson |
| Model | 340 Spider | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 810 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2170 mm |
