1953 Ford Vedette vs. 1952 Rover P4
To start off, 1953 Ford Vedette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Rover P4 (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rover P4 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1953 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, 1952 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Vedette | 1952 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Vedette | P4 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
