1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1955 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1967 Fiat Dino is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 55 kg more than 1955 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, 1967 Fiat Dino (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat Dino | 1955 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Dino | Vedette |
Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |