1956 Ford Vedette vs. 1952 Triumph TR2
To start off, 1956 Ford Vedette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Triumph TR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Triumph TR2 would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Triumph TR2 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Triumph TR2 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Vedette weights approximately 260 kg more than 1952 Triumph TR2.
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, 1952 Triumph TR2 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Triumph TR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Vedette | 1952 Triumph TR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Vedette | TR2 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2250 mm |
