1957 Ferrari 255 S vs. 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, both 1957 Ferrari 255 S and 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 255 S. (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 255 S.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 255 S | 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 255 S | 340 Spider |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2715 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 850 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
