1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 48 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, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 103 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Vedette | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 162 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 | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |