1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1989 Toyota Carina is newer by 38 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, 1989 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 48 kg more than 1989 Toyota Carina.
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, 1989 Toyota Carina, 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, 1989 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Vedette | Carina |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |
