1961 Fiat Cabriolet 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 Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Cabriolet 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 200 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
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 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Cabriolet | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Cabriolet | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 5398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 115 L |
