1977 BMW 320 vs. 1950 Ferrari 340 America
To start off, 1977 BMW 320 is newer by 27 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 4,102 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 340 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 340 America (220 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1977 BMW 320. (161 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 340 America weights approximately 150 kg more than 1977 BMW 320. 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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1977 BMW 320 | 1950 Ferrari 340 America | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | 340 America |
Year Released | 1977 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 220 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1200 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |