1956 Ford Vedette vs. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta weights approximately 82 kg more than 1956 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, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Vedette | 1964 Vauxhall Cresta | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Vedette | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |
