1957 Ford Vedette vs. 1983 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 26 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corona (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corona weights approximately 10 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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.

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