1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1995 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 605 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 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 605 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 318 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, 1995 Peugeot 605, 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, 1995 Peugeot 605 (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 1995 Peugeot 605 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 Peugeot 605 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1995 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Vedette | 605 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2810 mm |