1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1952 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,157 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Vedette weights approximately 35 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1952 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
