1980 Ford Escort vs. 1958 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Vedette weights approximately 230 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort.
Because 1958 Ford Vedette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Ford Escort (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Vedette. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1958 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2700 mm |
