1964 Fiat 500 vs. 2004 Ford F-150
To start off, 2004 Ford F-150 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 777 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm). This means 2004 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 2004 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1323 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 95 L |
