1957 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1957 Ford Prefect
To start off, both 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider and 1957 Ford Prefect 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 266 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider weights approximately 85 kg more than 1957 Ford Prefect. 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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1957 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1957 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 340 Spider | Prefect |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 765 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2220 mm |