1958 Ford Vedette vs. 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 17 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, 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Vedette weights approximately 330 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Because 1958 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 1958 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit, 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, 1958 Ford Vedette (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Vedette | 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Vedette | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
