1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 22 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, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 114 kg more than 1973 Sunbeam Alpine.
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, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine 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. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1973 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
Model | Vedette | Alpine |
Year Released | 1951 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |