1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 61 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 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 54 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 2012 Toyota Tundra 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. 2012 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Vedette | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |
