2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1954 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 464 more horse power than 1954 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1954 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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 928 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Vedette. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1954 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | Vedette |
Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 530 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 1050 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2700 mm |