1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2000 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Korando 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Because 2000 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando (257 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 2000 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Vedette | Korando |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2490 mm |
