1954 Ford Vedette vs. 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera
To start off, 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1954 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Vedette weights approximately 225 kg more than 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
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 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Vedette | 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera | |
| Make | Ford | Matra-Simca |
| Model | Vedette | Bagheera |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2380 mm |
