1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1959 Ford Escort
To start off, 1959 Ford Escort is newer by 8 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 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 35 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 311 kg more than 1959 Ford Escort. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1959 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Vedette | Escort |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2220 mm |
