1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 23 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, 1955 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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, 1955 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Vedette | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Vedette | Capri |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
