1957 Ford Vedette vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 25 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, 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Vedette weights approximately 55 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma.
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 @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Vedette | 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Vedette | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
