1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1001 kg more than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. 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, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1959 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1959 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 De Tomaso Deauville | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Vauxhall |
| Model | Deauville | Victor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 45 L |
