1958 Fiat 500 vs. 1955 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1958 Fiat 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Vedette would be higher. 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 52 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 655 kg more than 1958 Fiat 500. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 500 | 1955 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2700 mm |