2009 BMW 328 vs. 1952 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 57 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette.
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, 2009 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 328 | 1952 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 328 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
