1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1998 Renault Spider
To start off, 1998 Renault Spider 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 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 138 kg more than 1998 Renault Spider.
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 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1998 Renault Spider | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Vedette | Spider |
Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |