1957 Ford Vedette vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 55 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), 2012 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lotus Evora weights approximately 257 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, 2012 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Vedette | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Vedette | Evora |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| 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 | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2576 mm |
