1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 46 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 2,157 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 50 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.
Because 1952 Ford Vedette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1952 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146. (115 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Vedette | 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Vedette | 146 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |