1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1998 Ford Cougar

To start off, 1998 Ford Cougar is newer by 43 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, 1998 Ford Cougar (128 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Cougar weights approximately 166 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.

Because 1955 Ford Vedette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Ford Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.

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