2003 BMW 645 vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2003 BMW 645 is newer by 52 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 645 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 645 weights approximately 570 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, 2003 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 2003 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 645 | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 645 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2700 mm |
