1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2004 Italdesign Visconti
To start off, 2004 Italdesign Visconti is newer by 53 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. In terms of performance, 2004 Italdesign Visconti (399 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Italdesign Visconti should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Because 2004 Italdesign Visconti 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, 2004 Italdesign Visconti 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, 2004 Italdesign Visconti (680 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Italdesign Visconti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 2004 Italdesign Visconti 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. 2004 Italdesign Visconti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 2004 Italdesign Visconti | |
Make | Ford | Italdesign |
Model | Vedette | Visconti |
Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 680 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |