1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 36 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, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion 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, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Vedette | 1988 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Vedette | Starion |
Year Released | 1952 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1125 kg |