1954 Ford Vedette vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 56 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 486 more horse power than 1954 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1954 Ford Vedette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Ford Vedette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Vedette. 2010 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Vedette | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Vedette | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2746 mm |
