1952 BMW 340 vs. 1952 Ford Vedette
To start off, both 1952 BMW 340 and 1952 Ford Vedette were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,157 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1952 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 340 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1952 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 BMW 340 | 1952 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 340 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2700 mm |
