1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1984 TVR Tasmin
To start off, 1984 TVR Tasmin 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 158 kg more than 1984 TVR Tasmin.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1984 TVR Tasmin | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Vedette | Tasmin |
Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2390 mm |