1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 36 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, 1987 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 128 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1951 Ford Vedette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Vedette | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
