1975 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1975 Fiat Mirafiori is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat Mirafiori (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 113 kg more than 1975 Fiat Mirafiori.
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 Fiat Mirafiori (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat Mirafiori will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat Mirafiori | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Mirafiori | Vedette |
Year Released | 1975 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1583 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |