1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 454 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 563 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Vedette | 911 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 520 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 685 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |