1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 332 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 Toyota Cresta (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 1996 Toyota Cresta 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 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Vedette | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |
