1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1977 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 604 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 282 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1977 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Vedette | 604 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2810 mm |
