1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 26 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 11 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 72 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette.
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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (129 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 1977 Nissan Laurel 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. 1977 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Vedette | Laurel |
Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |