1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 56 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, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 152 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 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Vedette | Civic |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
