1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 1955 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 43 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 3,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 225 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, 1998 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari F355 | 1955 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F355 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
