1953 Ford Vedette vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 25 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, 1978 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Vedette weights approximately 125 kg more than 1978 Mazda 818.
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, 1953 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Vedette | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Vedette | 818 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2320 mm |