1974 BMW Touring vs. 1954 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1954 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Vedette weights approximately 95 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW Touring | 1954 Ford Vedette | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Touring | Vedette |
Year Released | 1974 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |