1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is newer by 15 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 428 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
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 Scarabeo (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Scarabeo | Vedette |
Year Released | 1966 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2700 mm |