1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1100. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1100 | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1100 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 110 L |
