1958 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1969 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1969 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (355 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1958 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. 1969 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1969 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 340 Spider | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 7029 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2900 mm |
