1964 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1953 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 11 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 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 205 kg more than 1953 Ford Vedette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1953 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
