1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega 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 Vauxhall Omega (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 502 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, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Vedette | Omega |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |
