1954 Ford Vedette vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, 1990 Volvo 780 is newer by 36 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, 1990 Volvo 780 (200 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1954 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 780 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1954 Ford Vedette. 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, 1990 Volvo 780 (143 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1990 Volvo 780 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Vedette | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Vedette | 780 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2780 mm |
