1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1954 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1954 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Vedette weights approximately 145 kg more than 1972 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, 1954 Ford Vedette (122 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1954 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1954 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Vedette |
Year Released | 1972 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 122 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1125 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 |