1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1955 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 29 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 381 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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
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1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 1955 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Testarossa | Vedette |
Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 386 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |