2007 BMW 318 vs. 1958 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 49 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 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 318 (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1958 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 380 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, 2007 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Vedette. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 1958 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 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 |
