1954 Bristol 405 vs. 1950 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1954 Bristol 405 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 405 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1950 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, 1954 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Bristol 405 | 1950 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 405 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1954 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |