1996 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1950 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 330 kg more than 1950 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 512 M | 1950 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 M | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2158 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |
