1957 Ford Vedette vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 54 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 422 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 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, 2011 Honda Accord, 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, 2011 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Vedette | 2011 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Vedette | Accord |
Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1547 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2741 mm |