1956 Ford Vedette vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 33 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 2,614 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (200 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 160 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Vedette | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Vedette | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |
