1954 Buick 70 vs. 1951 Ford Vedette

To start off, 1954 Buick 70 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1951 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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