1958 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1957 Ferrari 801 F1
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 801 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 801 F1. (271 HP @ 8400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 801 F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider weights approximately 196 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 801 F1. 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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1958 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 340 Spider | 801 F1 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 654 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |