1950 Ford Vedette vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma

To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 62 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 205 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.

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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette.

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