1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 390 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Vedette | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Vedette | Falcon |
Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |