1952 Ford Vedette vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,157 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1952 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, 2011 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Vedette | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Vedette | 120 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
