1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1961 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1961 Vauxhall VX4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,157 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Vauxhall VX4 (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Vauxhall VX4 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Vedette weights approximately 122 kg more than 1961 Vauxhall VX4.
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, 1961 Vauxhall VX4 (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Vauxhall VX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Vedette | 1961 Vauxhall VX4 | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Vedette | VX4 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1003 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |