1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1952 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,157 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Vedette weights approximately 441 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1952 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
