1958 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1999 Lexus IS
To start off, 1999 Lexus IS is newer by 41 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 143 more horse power than 1999 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1999 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus IS weights approximately 550 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. 1999 Lexus IS 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. 1999 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1999 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
Model | 340 Spider | IS |
Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1400 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |