1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS 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 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS weights approximately 614 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 Lexus IS (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 2010 Lexus IS 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 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 2010 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Vedette | IS |
Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4633 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2731 mm |