1957 Ford Vedette vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,156 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Vedette weights approximately 159 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (149 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Vedette | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Vedette | Capri |
Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 149 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |