1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 Spider (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 108 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 Spider (170 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
