1950 Ford Vedette vs. 1985 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 35 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 2,292 cc, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Vedette weights approximately 65 kg more than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Vedette | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Vedette | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |
