1968 Audi 100 vs. 1957 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1968 Audi 100 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,156 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Audi 100 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Vedette weights approximately 33 kg more than 1968 Audi 100.
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, 1968 Audi 100 (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 1957 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | 100 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
