1956 Buick 40 vs. 1952 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1956 Buick 40 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 579 kg more than 1952 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, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1952 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1956 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2700 mm |