1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1982 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1982 Toyota Cressida is newer by 30 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, 1982 Toyota Cressida (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 45 kg more than 1952 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, 1982 Toyota Cressida (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Vedette | 1982 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Vedette | Cressida |
Year Released | 1952 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |