1956 Ford Vedette vs. 2000 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 2000 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 44 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, 2000 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 327 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.
Because 2000 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ford Vedette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette. 2000 Honda Step Wagon 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. 2000 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Vedette | 2000 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Vedette | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2810 mm |
