1955 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 42 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 822 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.
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1955 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 340 Spider | Falcon |
Year Released | 1955 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1674 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |