1950 Ford Vedette vs. 1975 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1975 Nissan Skyline is newer by 25 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 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 20 kg more than 1950 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, 1975 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Vedette | 1975 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Vedette | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
