1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1990 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 1990 Suzuki Samurai is newer by 39 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, 1990 Suzuki Samurai (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Suzuki Samurai should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 198 kg more than 1990 Suzuki Samurai.
Because 1990 Suzuki Samurai 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, 1990 Suzuki Samurai 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, 1951 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Suzuki Samurai. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1990 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Vedette | Samurai |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2490 mm |
