1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 Nissan Sunny is newer by 26 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Vedette weights approximately 295 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Vedette | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Vedette | Sunny |
Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |