1955 Ford Vedette vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1955 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, 2011 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Vedette | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Vedette | 335 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
| 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 | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2810 mm |
