1990 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1952 Ford Vedette

To start off, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 38 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 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 760 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, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Ferrari 412 GT 1952 Ford Vedette
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 412 GT Vedette
Year Released 1990 1952
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4941 cc 2157 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 340 HP 66 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 451 Nm 122 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1885 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2700 mm


 

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