1956 Ford Vedette vs. 2008 Ford E-150
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 52 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Vedette weights approximately 48 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette. 2008 Ford E-150 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. 2008 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Vedette | 2008 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Vedette | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3510 mm |
