1983 BMW 316 vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1983 BMW 316 is newer by 32 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, 1983 BMW 316 (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 138 kg more than 1983 BMW 316.
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, 1983 BMW 316 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 316 | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1983 | 1951 |
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 | 88 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |