1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1969 Nissan Skyline is newer by 18 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, 1969 Nissan Skyline (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 148 kg more than 1969 Nissan Skyline.
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, both vehicles can yield 122 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1969 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Vedette | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |
