1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1979 Mazda 616 is newer by 28 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, 1979 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 218 kg more than 1979 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Vedette | 616 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2480 mm |
