1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1998 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1998 Toyota Starlet 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 Toyota Starlet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 375 kg more than 1998 Toyota Starlet.
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 Toyota Starlet, 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, 1955 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Starlet. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Vedette | 1998 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Vedette | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
