1954 Ford Vedette vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1969 Porsche 914 is newer by 15 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, 1969 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1954 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Vedette weights approximately 200 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914.
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, 1969 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Vedette | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Vedette | 914 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |