1995 BMW 318 vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 44 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, 1995 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 247 kg more than 1951 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, 1995 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 318 | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
