1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1953 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1954 Fiat 1100 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Vedette weights approximately 275 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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, 1953 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1100 | 1953 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |