1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 9 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, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 99 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, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 (153 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Vedette | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Vedette | 190 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |