1947 Austin 16 vs. 1954 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1954 Ford Vedette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1954 Ford Vedette.
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, 1947 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1954 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
