1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 25 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 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ford Vedette (66 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 108 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 1951 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Taunus | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
