2006 Dodge Ram vs. 1952 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 54 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 434 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1347 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 1952 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Vedette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2700 mm |
