1958 Ford Vedette vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 52 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 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1958 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Vedette.
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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Vedette. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Vedette | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Vedette | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
