1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 772 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Vedette | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |