1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 125 L |
