1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar is newer by 42 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 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 492 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Vedette | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
