1953 Ford Vedette vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 321 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1953 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Vedette. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Vedette | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Vedette | Falcon |
Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2838 mm |