2002 Fiat Doblo vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2002 Fiat Doblo is newer by 51 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, 1951 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 92 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette.
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, 2002 Fiat Doblo, 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, 1951 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Doblo | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Doblo | Vedette |
Year Released | 2002 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |