1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1995 Lexus SC
To start off, 1995 Lexus SC is newer by 44 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 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus SC weights approximately 505 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Lexus SC (350 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1995 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 1995 Lexus SC 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. 1995 Lexus SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1995 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Vedette | SC |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
