1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 1954 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1954 Ford Vedette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1954 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Daimler DE 36 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1568 kg more than 1954 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, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 36 | 1954 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Daimler | Ford |
| Model | DE 36 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 2700 mm |
