1974 BMW 518 vs. 1953 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1974 BMW 518 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 518 (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 518 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1953 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, 1974 BMW 518 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 518 | 1953 Ford Vedette | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 518 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1974 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2700 mm |