1956 Ford Vedette vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 50 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 560 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 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Vedette | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Vedette | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |
