1955 Ford Vedette vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 52 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 690 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Vedette | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Vedette | CLS |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
