1953 Fiat 1900 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1953 Fiat 1900 has manual transmission. 1953 Fiat 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1900 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1900 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 132 L |
