1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1955 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 (195 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Vedette | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Vedette | 250 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3430 mm |