1950 Ford Vedette vs. 2009 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 59 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, 2009 SsangYong Actyon (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 651 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 2009 SsangYong Actyon 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, 2009 SsangYong Actyon 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, 2009 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette. 2009 SsangYong Actyon has automatic transmission and 1950 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1950 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Actyon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1950 Ford Vedette | 2009 SsangYong Actyon | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Vedette | Actyon |
Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1776 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2750 mm |