1956 Ford Vedette vs. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 35 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 460 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, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Vedette | 1991 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Vedette | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
