2007 BMW 335 vs. 1957 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1957 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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette. 2007 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1957 Ford Vedette | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 335 | Vedette |
Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |