1956 Ford Vedette vs. 2012 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2012 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 434 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1956 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, 2012 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Vedette | 2012 Ascari KZ1 | |
Make | Ford | Ascari |
Model | Vedette | KZ1 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2636 mm |