1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 922 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Vedette | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |