1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1976 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1976 Nissan Laurel 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 Nissan Laurel (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 5 kg more than 1976 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1976 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Vedette | 1976 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Vedette | Laurel |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |