1958 Ford Vedette vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 55 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1958 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 60 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 1958 Ford Vedette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Vedette. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Vedette | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Vedette | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2467 mm |
