1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 37 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 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 175 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Vedette | 190 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |