1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 2009 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 199 kg more than 2009 Ford E-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 E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1957 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1957 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1400 | 2009 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 132 L |
