1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1956 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Vedette weights approximately 55 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
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 132 (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1956 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 132 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1973 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |