1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1955 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1957 Berkeley Sports is newer by 2 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 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 843 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 Ford Vedette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Berkeley Sports, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1955 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1955 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Berkeley | Ford |
Model | Sports | Vedette |
Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2700 mm |