1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1992 Honda Accord
To start off, 1992 Honda Accord is newer by 40 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, 1992 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Accord weights approximately 240 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.
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, 1992 Honda Accord, 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, 1992 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Vedette | 1992 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Vedette | Accord |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
