1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 58 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 5,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette.
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, 2009 Nissan Titan (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 2009 Nissan Titan 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. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Vedette | Titan |
Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 5598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |