1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 120 kg more than 1955 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (222 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Vedette | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Vedette | Laurel |
Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |