1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1956 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1502 (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Vedette weights approximately 145 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502.
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, 1956 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 1956 Ford Vedette | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 1502 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1975 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 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 |