1952 Fiat 1400 vs. 1950 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1952 Fiat 1400 is newer by 2 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 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ford Vedette (66 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1950 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, 1950 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 1400 | 1950 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
