1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 34 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 597 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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
