1958 Ford Vedette vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 50 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1958 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Vedette.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford Vedette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Vedette. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Vedette. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Vedette | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Vedette | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2880 mm |
