1957 Ford Vedette vs. 1970 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1970 Ford GT 40 is newer by 13 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Vedette weights approximately 165 kg more than 1970 Ford GT 40.
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, 1957 Ford Vedette (122 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1957 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Vedette | 1970 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Vedette | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2420 mm |