1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1995 Honda CRX
To start off, 1995 Honda CRX 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 2,157 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda CRX (131 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Vedette weights approximately 75 kg more than 1995 Honda CRX.
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, 1995 Honda CRX, 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, 1995 Honda CRX (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Vedette | 1995 Honda CRX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Vedette | CRX |
Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2380 mm |