1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1012 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.
Because 1990 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, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 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 | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Vedette | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
