1950 Ford Vedette vs. 2010 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2010 Mazda B2300 is newer by 60 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 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Vedette weights approximately 165 kg more than 2010 Mazda B2300.
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, 2010 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Vedette | 2010 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Vedette | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2840 mm |
