1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 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 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 255 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 1998 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Ford Vedette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Vedette | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Vedette | 911 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2360 mm |
