2001 BMW M3 vs. 1956 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2001 BMW M3 is newer by 45 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M3 (326 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M3 weights approximately 530 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, 2001 BMW M3 (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M3 | 1956 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |
