1953 Ford Vedette vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 54 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1447 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Ford Vedette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Vedette.
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1953 Ford Vedette | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Vedette | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 4197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2750 mm |