1955 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. 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 190 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider weights approximately 12 kg more than 1963 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.
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1955 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 340 Spider | Cortina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 840 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |