1958 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1978 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1978 Ford Cougar is newer by 20 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cougar weights approximately 630 kg more 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. 1978 Ford Cougar 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. 1978 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1978 Ford Cougar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 340 Spider | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1480 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
