1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1975 Holden Torana
To start off, 1975 Holden Torana is newer by 23 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, 1975 Holden Torana (101 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Vedette weights approximately 9 kg more than 1975 Holden Torana.
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, 1975 Holden Torana (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette. 1975 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Vedette | 1975 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Vedette | Torana |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |
