1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 219 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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 F-250 (495 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3490 mm |
