1955 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 2012 Mazda 6
To start off, 2012 Mazda 6 is newer by 57 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 178 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 6 weights approximately 558 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider.
Because 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 2012 Mazda 6 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. 2012 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1955 Ferrari 340 Spider | 2012 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 340 Spider | 6 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1410 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2789 mm |