1957 Fiat 500 vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500.
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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 857 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 500 | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 144 L |
