2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1322 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 753 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Vedette |
Year Released | 2006 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2158 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2700 mm |