1958 Ford Vedette vs. 1976 Nissan Violet

To start off, 1976 Nissan Violet is newer by 18 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, 1958 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Vedette weights approximately 185 kg more than 1976 Nissan Violet. 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, 1958 Ford Vedette (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Violet.

Compare all specifications:

1958 Ford Vedette 1976 Nissan Violet
Make Ford Nissan
Model Vedette Violet
Year Released 1958 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2158 cc 1428 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 66 HP 64 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 123 Nm 116 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1125 kg 940 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4130 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1590 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2460 mm


 

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