1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 20 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 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 485 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S (227 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Vedette | 1975 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Vedette | S |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2870 mm |