1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 21 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 11 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, both vehicles can yield 122 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Vedette | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Vedette | Cortina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |