1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2010 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XF is newer by 59 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XF (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XF weights approximately 825 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, 2010 Jaguar XF (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 2010 Jaguar XF 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. 2010 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 2010 Jaguar XF | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Vedette | XF |
Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 574 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2908 mm |