1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1955 Ford Vedette
To start off, both 1955 Fiat 1100 and 1955 Ford Vedette were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 310 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 1100 | 1955 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
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 | 35 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2700 mm |