1955 Ford Vedette vs. 2003 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2003 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 48 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 175 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, 2003 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Vedette | 2003 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Vedette | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
