2003 BMW 730 vs. 1958 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2003 BMW 730 is newer by 45 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1958 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 730 weights approximately 665 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, 2003 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Vedette. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Vedette. 2003 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 730 | 1958 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2700 mm |
