1965 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1950 Ferrari 340 America
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 340 America. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 340 America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 470 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 340 America. 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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1965 Chevrolet Caprice | 1950 Ferrari 340 America | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 340 America |
Year Released | 1965 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6476 cc | 4102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1200 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |