2005 Dodge Durango vs. 1956 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2005 Dodge Durango is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1127 kg more than 1956 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, 2005 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 1956 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Durango | Vedette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2252 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2700 mm |
