1980 BMW 725 vs. 1953 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1980 BMW 725 is newer by 27 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Vedette.
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, 1980 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 725 | 1953 Ford Vedette | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 725 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2700 mm |