1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2005 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Jimny 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 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Jimny (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 103 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 2005 Suzuki Jimny 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 Suzuki Jimny 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 2005 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Vedette | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2260 mm |
