1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1950 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 39 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 475 kg more than 1950 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.
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1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 1950 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Vedette |
Year Released | 1989 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 66 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |