1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1980 Mazda 929
To start off, 1980 Mazda 929 is newer by 29 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, 1980 Mazda 929 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 929 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1980 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Vedette | 929 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
