1961 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Ford E-250
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 500 | 2007 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 3510 mm |
