1958 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 46 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 668 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.
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1958 Ferrari 340 Spider | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 340 Spider | Mustang |
Year Released | 1958 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1518 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |