1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1988 Renault 19

To start off, 1988 Renault 19 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, 1952 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Vedette weights approximately 120 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1952 Ford Vedette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Renault 19, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1952 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19.

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