1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1950 Ferrari 340 America
To start off, 1976 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 26 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bitter Diplomat (228 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 340 America. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 340 America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 480 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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1976 Bitter Diplomat | 1950 Ferrari 340 America | |
Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
Model | Diplomat | 340 America |
Year Released | 1976 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1200 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |