1953 Ford Vedette vs. 1990 Volvo 940

To start off, 1990 Volvo 940 is newer by 37 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 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 940 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 940 (190 HP) has 124 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 940 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 940 weights approximately 285 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, 1990 Volvo 940 (279 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1990 Volvo 940 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Vedette.

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