1957 Ford Vedette vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 43 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, 2000 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic 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 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 1957 Ford Vedette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette. 2000 Honda Civic 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. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Vedette | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Vedette | Civic |
Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |