1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 57 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 3,628 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1589 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Vedette | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3628 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 2717 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2890 mm |
