1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 55 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 57 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.
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, 2006 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Vedette | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3090 mm |
