1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 61 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 737 kg more than 1951 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 2012 BMW 640 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. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Vedette | 640 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2968 mm |
