1954 Ford Vedette vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1970 Toyota Carina 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 Toyota Carina (115 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1954 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Vedette weights approximately 280 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
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 Toyota Carina (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Vedette | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Vedette | Carina |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |