1983 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 32 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 (94 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 216 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1951 Ford Vedette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1983 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |