1950 Ford Vedette vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 37 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 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette.
Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Ford Vedette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Vedette | 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Vedette | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
