1992 BMW 320 vs. 1956 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 320 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1956 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, 1992 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 320 | 1956 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
