1956 Ford Vedette vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 57 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 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 497 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1345 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 658 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Vedette | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Vedette | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3295 mm |
