1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1956 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1967 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 399 kg more than 1956 Ford Vedette. 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, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1956 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 3-Litre | Vedette |
Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2700 mm |