1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1953 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Vedette weights approximately 90 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, both vehicles can yield 122 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1953 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Vedette |
Year Released | 1976 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2700 mm |