1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 2006 Ford E-150
To start off, 2006 Ford E-150 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 2006 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 132 L |
