1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 is newer by 32 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 2,315 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 240 (81 HP @ 4650 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 242 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, 1983 Volvo 240 (139 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Vedette | 240 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
