1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1982 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1982 Toyota Soarer is newer by 31 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, 1982 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 52 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, 1982 Toyota Soarer (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1982 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Vedette | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
