1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, 1999 Lincoln LS is newer by 44 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 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln LS (249 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 585 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, 1999 Lincoln LS (361 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Vedette | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Vedette | LS |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2910 mm |
