1988 BMW 530 vs. 1954 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1988 BMW 530 is newer by 34 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 530 (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1954 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 468 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, 1988 BMW 530 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 530 | 1954 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
