1956 Ford Vedette vs. 1969 Porsche 912
To start off, 1969 Porsche 912 is newer by 13 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 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Vedette weights approximately 155 kg more than 1969 Porsche 912.
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, 1969 Porsche 912 (133 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1969 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Vedette | 1969 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Vedette | 912 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2220 mm |
