1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1966 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1966 Lotus Elan is newer by 15 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, 1966 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 468 kg more than 1966 Lotus Elan.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1966 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Vedette | Elan |
Year Released | 1951 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2140 mm |