1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 18 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 158 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Vedette |
Year Released | 1969 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |