1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 60 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 629 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 2011 Ford Falcon 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. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Vedette | Falcon |
Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2838 mm |