1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1950 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1971 BMW 2002 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 2002 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Vedette weights approximately 135 kg more than 1971 BMW 2002.
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, 1971 BMW 2002 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 2002 | 1950 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 2002 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
