1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (311 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-150 weights approximately 356 kg more than 1960 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Spider Riviera | F-150 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 832 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 5590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 98 L |