1957 Ford Vedette vs. 2007 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2007 Mazda Drifter is newer by 50 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 2,606 cc, 2007 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda Drifter (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette.
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, 2007 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Vedette | 2007 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Vedette | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3010 mm |
