1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1950 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 36 kg more than 1950 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1950 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Vedette |
Year Released | 1985 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1960 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |