1985 BMW M6 vs. 1954 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1985 BMW M6 is newer by 31 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 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1954 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M6 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1954 Ford Vedette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW M6 | 1954 Ford Vedette | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M6 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1985 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3451 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |