1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1966 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 575 kg more than 1955 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, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Vedette | 1966 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Vedette | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
