1956 Ford Vedette vs. 1999 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 Toyota Supra is newer by 43 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 3,065 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Supra (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Supra weights approximately 490 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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 928 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette. 1999 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Vedette | 1999 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Vedette | Supra |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3065 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 1050 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |
