1954 Ford Vedette vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1970 Nissan Skyline is newer by 16 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, 1970 Nissan Skyline (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1954 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Vedette weights approximately 35 kg more than 1970 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1970 Nissan Skyline (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Vedette | 1970 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Vedette | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
