1951 Ferrari 340 America vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, both 1951 Ferrari 340 America and 1951 Ford Vedette were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 340 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 340 America (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 36 kg more than 1951 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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1951 Ferrari 340 America | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 340 America | Vedette |
Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1128 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |