1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1954 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP) has 129 more horse power than 1954 Ford Vedette. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Vedette.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1954 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Vedette |
Year Released | 1974 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 122 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |