1958 BMW 501 vs. 1958 Ford Vedette
To start off, both 1958 BMW 501 and 1958 Ford Vedette were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1958 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 501 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 BMW 501 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Vedette. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 501 | 1958 Ford Vedette | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 501 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |