1951 Abarth 205 vs. 2011 Ford E-250

To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Abarth 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Abarth 205 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1951 Abarth 205. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1951 Abarth 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1592 kg more than 1951 Abarth 205. 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. 2011 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1951 Abarth 205 has manual transmission. 1951 Abarth 205 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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