1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Mazda 6 is newer by 54 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 477 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda 6 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, 2005 Mazda 6 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, 2005 Mazda 6 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 2005 Mazda 6 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. 2005 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Vedette | 6 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |