2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 53 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 921 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.
Because 1951 Ford Vedette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chrysler Town & Country (332 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Town & Country | Vedette |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2700 mm |
