2007 BMW 318 vs. 1954 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 318 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1954 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1954 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, 2007 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 1954 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
| 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 | 128 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 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 | 1435 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
