1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 14 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, 1969 Ford Capri (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 141 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Vedette | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Vedette | Capri |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
