1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1964 Ford Taunus is newer by 13 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 13 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 168 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Vedette | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
