1953 Ford Vedette vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1957 Lotus Seven is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Vedette weights approximately 375 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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, 1957 Lotus Seven (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Vedette | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Vedette | Seven |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2190 mm |
