1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair

To start off, 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 40 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, 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 272 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 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, 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair, 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, 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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