1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 29 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 944 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1955 Ford Vedette. 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, 1984 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Vedette | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Vedette | 944 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
