1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1999 Ford F-150
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford F-150 weights approximately 644 kg more than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. 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, 1999 Ford F-150 (597 Nm) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. 1999 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1999 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Spider Riviera | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3050 mm |
