1953 Ford Vedette vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1953 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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Vedette. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Vedette | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Vedette | 450 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 4519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2820 mm |
