1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron 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 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 795 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, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Vedette | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2750 mm |
