1957 Ford Vedette vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 24 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 35 kg more than 1957 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Vedette | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Vedette | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
