1958 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1983 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 25 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. 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 | 1983 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 340 Spider | 400 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1830 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |