1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1965 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1965 Peugeot 204 is newer by 14 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 12 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (54 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 246 kg more than 1965 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Ford Vedette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (89 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1965 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Vedette | 204 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2600 mm |
