1963 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1963 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 238 kg more than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 1951 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat Cabriolet | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Cabriolet | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |
