2000 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1950 Ford Vedette

To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Tracker (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette.

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, 2000 Chevrolet Tracker (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tracker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Chevrolet Tracker 1950 Ford Vedette
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Tracker Vedette
Year Released 2000 1950
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1590 cc 2158 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 97 HP 66 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 139 Nm 122 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Length 4140 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2210 mm 2700 mm


 

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