1956 Ford Vedette vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 53 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), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette.
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, 2009 Ford F-150 (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette. 2009 Ford F-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. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Vedette | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Vedette | F-150 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
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 | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3200 mm |