1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 52 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 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, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1800 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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. 2011 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. 2011 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Spider Riviera | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 4600 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 | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3505 mm |
