1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 37 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 570 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette. 1992 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Vedette | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Ford | Ferrari |
Model | Vedette | 456 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |