1950 Ford Vedette vs. 2010 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac STS is newer by 60 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac STS weights approximately 687 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, 2010 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette. 2010 Cadillac STS 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. 2010 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Vedette | 2010 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Vedette | STS |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2957 mm |
