1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1955 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 579 kg more than 1955 Ford Vedette. 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Avanti Avanti | 1955 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Avanti | Ford |
Model | Avanti | Vedette |
Year Released | 1989 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2700 mm |