1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1958 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1968 BMW 2000 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1958 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Vedette weights approximately 165 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000.
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, 1968 BMW 2000 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Vedette. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 1958 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 2000 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |
