1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 2011 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 850 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 132 L |
