1979 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 America
To start off, 1979 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 860 kg more than 1952 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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1979 Cadillac Brougham | 1952 Ferrari 340 America | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Brougham | 340 America |
Year Released | 1979 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 218 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2410 mm |