2004 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1952 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,157 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Tracker weights approximately 193 kg more than 1952 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, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Tracker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Tracker | 1952 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tracker | Vedette |
Year Released | 2004 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2157 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 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2700 mm |