1950 Ford Vedette vs. 2011 Ford F-350

To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 61 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette.

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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette. 2011 Ford F-350 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. 2011 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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