1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1986 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 34 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 2,354 cc, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette.
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, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Vedette | 1986 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Vedette | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |
