1961 Dodge Polara vs. 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1961 Dodge Polara is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 5,907 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Dodge Polara (301 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. (297 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Dodge Polara weights approximately 675 kg more than 1953 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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1961 Dodge Polara | 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Polara | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 1961 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5907 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |