1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 30 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, 1981 Ford Granada (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 207 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, 1981 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 1981 Ford Granada 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. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Vedette | Granada |
Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2780 mm |