1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1952 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 18 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 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 485 kg more than 1952 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, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1952 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 365 GT | Vedette |
Year Released | 1970 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2700 mm |