1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1966 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,157 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 911 (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Vedette weights approximately 63 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911.
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, 1966 Porsche 911 (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Vedette | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Vedette | 911 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2220 mm |
