1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1953 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1954 Fiat 1400 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 27 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1953 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, 1954 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1953 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
