1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1992 Mazda 626

To start off, 1992 Mazda 626 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 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda 626 (106 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda 626 weights approximately 17 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, 1992 Mazda 626, 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, 1992 Mazda 626 (157 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1992 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.

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