1950 Ford Vedette vs. 2008 Lexus GS

To start off, 2008 Lexus GS is newer by 58 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus GS (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus GS weights approximately 819 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, 2008 Lexus GS (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette. 2008 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 1950 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1950 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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