1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 402 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, 1991 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Vedette | 928 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |