1954 Ford Vedette vs. 1993 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 39 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Voyager (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1954 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 280 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.
Because 1954 Ford Vedette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Plymouth Voyager (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Vedette | 1993 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Vedette | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
