1952 Ford Vedette vs. 2004 Honda S2000
To start off, 2004 Honda S2000 is newer by 52 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, 2004 Honda S2000 (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda S2000 weights approximately 161 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, 2004 Honda S2000 (217 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Vedette | 2004 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Vedette | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
