1956 Ford Vedette vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1969 Porsche 914 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 914 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Vedette weights approximately 165 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914.
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 914 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Porsche 914 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 914 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Vedette | 914 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |
