1957 Ford Vedette vs. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 42 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 450 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, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Vedette | 1999 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Vedette | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2910 mm |