1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 2006 Ford E-250
To start off, 2006 Ford E-250 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-250 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-250 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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, 2006 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 2006 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1800 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 132 L |
