2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1954 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 1954 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 785 kg more than 1954 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, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1954 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Vanquish | Vedette |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
