1988 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1955 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 33 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 65 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1955 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1988 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |