1957 Ford Vedette vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier 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 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Vedette | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Vedette | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3200 mm |
