1958 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 1958 Chrysler New Yorker is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 977 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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. 1958 Chrysler New Yorker has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Chrysler New Yorker will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Chrysler New Yorker | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
Model | New Yorker | 340 Mexico |
Year Released | 1958 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5802 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 279 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2600 mm |