1954 Ford Vedette vs. 1956 Renault Colorale
To start off, 1956 Renault Colorale is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Renault Colorale. (51 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Renault Colorale weights approximately 460 kg more than 1954 Ford Vedette.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Vedette | 1956 Renault Colorale | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Vedette | Colorale |
Year Released | 1954 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |