1991 Ferrari C62 vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1991 Ferrari C62 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 3,368 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari C62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari C62 (588 HP) has 522 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari C62 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 28 kg more than 1991 Ferrari C62.
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, 1991 Ferrari C62 (723 Nm) has 601 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1991 Ferrari C62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari C62 | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | C62 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3368 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 588 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 723 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
