1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC is newer by 60 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 1702 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.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1951 Ford Vedette | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Vedette | CLC |
Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |