1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 147 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 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Vedette | Boxster |
Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2416 mm |