1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 44 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 47 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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1995 De Tomaso Guara | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Guara | Vedette |
Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |