1951 Ferrari 166 vs. 1958 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1958 Ford Vedette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 166 (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1958 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Vedette weights approximately 425 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 166.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 166 | 1958 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 166 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1125 kg |
