1954 Ford Vedette vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 53 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1954 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Vedette weights approximately 244 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
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, 2007 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Vedette | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Vedette | Elise |
Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |