1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1955 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 17 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia (81 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 75 kg more than 1972 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, 1955 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1955 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Vedette |
Year Released | 1972 | 1955 |
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 | 81 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |