1955 Ford Vedette vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 57 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 255 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Vedette | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Vedette | 911 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2451 mm |