1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1958 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 is newer by 15 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 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1958 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1958 Ford Vedette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Vedette. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 130 | 1958 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1973 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3237 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |