1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2003 Noble M12
To start off, 2003 Noble M12 is newer by 52 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 78 kg more than 2003 Noble M12.
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, 2003 Noble M12 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 2003 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Ford | Noble |
| Model | Vedette | M12 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
