2009 Ferrari 456M vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 456M is newer by 58 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 562 kg more than 1951 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, 2009 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ferrari 456M | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 456M | Vedette |
Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |