1955 Ford Vedette vs. 2002 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2002 Mazda RX-8 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 2,616 cc, 2002 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda RX-8 (238 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 213 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, 2002 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Vedette | 2002 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Vedette | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
