1958 Ford Vedette vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 39 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Commodore (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1958 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 425 kg more than 1958 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Vedette. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Vedette | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Vedette | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |
