1952 Ford Vedette vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 49 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 321 kg more than 1952 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.

Compare all specifications:

1952 Ford Vedette 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Ford Toyota
Model Vedette Condor
Year Released 1952 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2157 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 66 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 122 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1125 kg 1446 kg
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2670 mm


 

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