1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 612 kg more than 1951 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Vedette | 98 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 5320 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3210 mm |