1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 50 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, 1951 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 338 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life 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, 2001 Honda Life 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, 1951 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 2001 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Vedette | Life |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |
