1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1997 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 1997 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 46 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jaguar XK8 (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster 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, 1997 Jaguar XK8 (393 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1997 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 1997 Jaguar XK8 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. 1997 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1997 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Vedette | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |
