1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Ford Vedette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (227 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Vedette | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
