1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1965 Porsche 904
To start off, 1965 Porsche 904 is newer by 10 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 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 426 kg more than 1965 Porsche 904.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Vedette | 1965 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Vedette | 904 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |
