1950 Ford Vedette vs. 1982 Maserati 420
To start off, 1982 Maserati 420 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Maserati 420 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1950 Ford Vedette. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Vedette | 1982 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Vedette | 420 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |