1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1971 Datsun 240Z

To start off, 1971 Datsun 240Z is newer by 20 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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Datsun 240Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Datsun 240Z (151 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Datsun 240Z should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 60 kg more than 1971 Datsun 240Z.

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, 1971 Datsun 240Z (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Datsun 240Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 1971 Datsun 240Z has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Datsun 240Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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