1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1955 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 20 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 45 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1955 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Alfetta | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
