1956 Ford Vedette vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 34 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, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Vedette weights approximately 99 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 1956 Ford Vedette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Vedette | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Vedette | Civic |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |
