1950 Ford Vedette vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, 1997 Kia Joice is newer by 47 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, 1997 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Joice weights approximately 260 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.
Because 1950 Ford Vedette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Vedette | 1997 Kia Joice | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Vedette | Joice |
Year Released | 1950 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |