1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2008 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera 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 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 1277 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette.

Because 1951 Ford Vedette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Almera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Almera (138 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 2008 Nissan Almera 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 Nissan Almera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Ford Vedette 2008 Nissan Almera
Make Ford Nissan
Model Vedette Almera
Year Released 1951 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2158 cc 1597 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 66 HP 0 HP
Torque 122 Nm 138 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1128 kg 2405 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2540 mm


 

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