1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1962 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1962 Vauxhall Velox is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,651 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Vauxhall Velox (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Vauxhall Velox should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 110 kg more than 1955 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, 1962 Vauxhall Velox (200 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Vedette | 1962 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Vedette | Velox |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |
