1977 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1950 Ferrari 340 America
To start off, 1977 Chrysler Cordoba 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 5,199 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 340 America (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 620 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 340 America.
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 Chrysler Cordoba | 1950 Ferrari 340 America | |
Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
Model | Cordoba | 340 America |
Year Released | 1977 | 1950 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5199 cc | 4102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 68 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1200 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2660 mm |