1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 Ford Mustang is newer by 47 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Mustang weights approximately 262 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, 1998 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 1998 Ford Mustang 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. 1998 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Vedette | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
