1961 Ford Taunus vs. 1955 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1961 Ford Taunus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 165 kg more than 1961 Ford Taunus. 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, 1955 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Taunus | 1955 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Taunus | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
