1957 Ford Vedette vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 38 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 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 838 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.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Ford Vedette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Vedette | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Vedette | Discovery |
Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1963 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |