1957 Ford Vedette vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 56 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), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 710 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 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Ford Vedette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette. 2013 Toyota Venza 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. 2013 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Vedette | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Vedette | Venza |
Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
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 | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2775 mm |