1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 45 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 2,616 cc, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 182 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, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Vedette | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |
