1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1956 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Vedette weights approximately 155 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1956 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
