1953 Ford Vedette vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 42 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, 1995 Nissan Serena (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 260 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, 1995 Nissan Serena (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Vedette | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Vedette | Serena |
Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |