1975 BMW 320 vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 24 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, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 8 kg more than 1975 BMW 320.
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, 1975 BMW 320 (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1975 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |