1956 Ford Vedette vs. 2011 BMW 323
To start off, 2011 BMW 323 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1956 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 323 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Vedette | 2011 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Vedette | 323 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2770 mm |
