1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 2008 Ford E-250
To start off, 2008 Ford E-250 is newer by 49 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford E-250 weights approximately 497 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, 2008 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. 2008 Ford E-250 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. 2008 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 2008 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Spider Riviera | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3510 mm |
