1957 Ford Vedette vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 36 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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 130 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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Vedette | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Vedette | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2770 mm |