1989 BMW Z1 vs. 1958 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1989 BMW Z1 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1958 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW Z1 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1958 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, 1989 BMW Z1 (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Vedette. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW Z1 | 1958 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z1 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
