1958 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1985 Ford Meteor

To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 27 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 4,101 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 224 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Meteor weights approximately 35 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider.

Because 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1985 Ford Meteor 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. 1985 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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