1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 41 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 482 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 1992 Ford Fairlane 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. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1992 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Vedette | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1951 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2930 mm |