1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1957 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,156 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Vedette weights approximately 145 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1957 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Vedette |
Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2700 mm |