1956 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1965 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1965 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1965 Ford Mustang. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Mustang weights approximately 315 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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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1956 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1965 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 340 Spider | Mustang |
Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4100 cc | 4733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1165 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |