1955 Ford Vedette vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 47 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, 2002 Lotus Elise (134 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 369 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
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, 2002 Lotus Elise (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Vedette | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Vedette | Elise |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |
