1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 49 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 2,683 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (161 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Because 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Ford Vedette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Vedette | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2683 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
