1950 Ford Vedette vs. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra

To start off, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Monteverdi Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra (160 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra weights approximately 275 kg more than 1950 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, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra (388 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Monteverdi Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra has automatic transmission and 1950 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1950 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Ford Vedette 1971 Monteverdi Sierra
Make Ford Monteverdi
Model Vedette Sierra
Year Released 1950 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2158 cc 5210 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 66 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 122 Nm 388 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1125 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2750 mm


 

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