1957 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1992 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1992 Ford Scorpio is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. 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 189 more horse power than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 405 kg more than 1957 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1992 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 340 Spider | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1255 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
