2008 BMW 325 vs. 1957 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 51 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 350 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, 2008 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 1957 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
