1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 43 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 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 358 kg more 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, 1995 Ford Mustang (386 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Vedette | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Vedette | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 4947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
