1955 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1976 Ferrari 400

To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 21 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1044 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. 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. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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