1955 Ford Vedette vs. 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 53 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 434 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 48 kg more than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (652 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Vedette | 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Vedette | Shelby GT 500 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |