1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1996 Porsche 911

To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 911 weights approximately 24 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 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 1996 Porsche 911 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. 1996 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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