1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1951 Ford Vedette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 178 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. 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, 1951 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Vedette | 8 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2450 mm |
