1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 2007 Ford E-350
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 2007 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1100 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 132 L |
