1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1987 Volvo 740
To start off, 1987 Volvo 740 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 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 740 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1987 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Vedette | 740 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2780 mm |