1978 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1955 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 23 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 54 kg more than 1955 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1955 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTV | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
