1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1953 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Vedette weights approximately 135 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1953 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
