1966 Fiat 2300 vs. 1952 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1966 Fiat 2300 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1952 Ford Vedette. 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, 1966 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 2300 | 1952 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 2300 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1966 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |