1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1950 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 38 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 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alpine V6 weights approximately 55 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, 1988 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alpine V6 | 1950 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | V6 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1988 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |