1950 Ford Vedette vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 39 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 944 (217 HP) has 151 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 944 weights approximately 288 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, 1989 Porsche 944 (330 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Vedette | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Vedette | 944 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 330 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1413 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2390 mm |