1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 40 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 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 279 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 928 weights approximately 275 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, 1995 Porsche 928 (500 Nm) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Vedette | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Vedette | 928 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 5395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 345 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 500 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |