1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA
To start off, 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA is newer by 62 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 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA (165 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA weights approximately 54 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, 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Vedette | MX-5 MIATA |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4032 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1255 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2330 mm |
