1956 Ford Vedette vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 750 (455 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 750 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1956 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 750 (697 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette. 2011 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Vedette | 2011 BMW 750 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Vedette | 750 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 455 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 697 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3211 mm |