1954 Ford Vedette vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 26 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) has 7 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Vedette weights approximately 240 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1954 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Vedette | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Vedette | Corolla |
Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |