1954 Ford Vedette vs. 1999 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1999 TVR Cerbera is newer by 45 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 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1954 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Vedette.
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, 1999 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Vedette | 1999 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Vedette | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
