1978 Ford Capri vs. 1950 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Vedette weights approximately 9 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1950 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Vedette |
Year Released | 1978 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |