1950 Ford Vedette vs. 2010 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2010 Opel Meriva 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 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Meriva (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Meriva weights approximately 105 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, 2010 Opel Meriva, 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, 2010 Opel Meriva (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Vedette | 2010 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Vedette | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
