1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1976 Renault 15
To start off, 1976 Renault 15 is newer by 25 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 7 more horse power than 1976 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 163 kg more than 1976 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1976 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Vedette | 15 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
