1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 34 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, 1985 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 3 kg more than 1985 Mitsubishi Starion.
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, 1985 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1985 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Vedette | Starion |
Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1125 kg |