2008 BMW 330 vs. 1952 Ford Vedette

To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1952 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 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 330 1952 Ford Vedette
Make BMW Ford
Model 330 Vedette
Year Released 2008 1952
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 2157 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 228 HP 66 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 122 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 1505 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2700 mm