1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 19 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 587 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, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Impala | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Vedette |
Year Released | 1970 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2700 mm |