1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 42 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 159 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, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette. 1994 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Vedette | 1994 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Vedette | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2880 mm |
