1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 144 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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, 1972 BMW Turbo (177 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Turbo | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Middle | 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 | 129 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
