1958 Ford Vedette vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1969 Opel GT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 66 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1958 Ford Vedette (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Vedette | 1969 Opel GT | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Vedette | GT |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
