1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 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 Peugeot 206 (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 178 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 206 (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Vedette | 206 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2450 mm |
