1952 Ford Vedette vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 55 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1583 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Ford Vedette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Vedette | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Vedette | Discovery |
Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2890 mm |