1961 Fiat 600 vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-350 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1961 Fiat 600. 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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 600 | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 5398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 115 L |
