1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1956 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 25 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 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1956 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1956 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
