1966 Fiat Dino vs. 1950 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1966 Fiat Dino is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,417 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Dino weights approximately 275 kg more than 1950 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 Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat Dino | 1950 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Dino | Vedette |
Year Released | 1966 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2417 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |