1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 1952 Ford Vedette
To start off, both 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico and 1952 Ford Vedette were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Vedette weights approximately 125 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 1952 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 340 Mexico | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
