1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1968 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1968 Nissan Laurel is newer by 16 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, 1968 Nissan Laurel (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Vedette weights approximately 111 kg more than 1968 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1968 Nissan Laurel (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Vedette | 1968 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Vedette | Laurel |
Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1815 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |