1989 Ferrari F1 89 vs. 1952 Ford Crestline
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Crestline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Crestline would be higher. At 3,929 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Ford Crestline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 (593 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 485 more horse power than 1952 Ford Crestline. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Crestline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Crestline weights approximately 965 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F1 89.
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.
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1989 Ferrari F1 89 | 1952 Ford Crestline | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F1 89 | Crestline |
Year Released | 1989 | 1952 |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 593 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 12500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2940 mm |