1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1984 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1984 Holden Gemini is newer by 33 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, both vehicles can yield 66 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 173 kg more than 1984 Holden Gemini.
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, 1951 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1984 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Vedette | Gemini |
Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |