1958 Ford Vedette vs. 2009 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Musso is newer by 51 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Musso (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1958 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 876 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.
Because 2009 SsangYong Musso 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, 2009 SsangYong Musso 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, 2009 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Vedette. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Vedette | 2009 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Vedette | Musso |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
