1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina vs. 1958 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1958 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Vedette weights approximately 15 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Vedette. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina | 1958 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Berlina | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
