1966 Fiat 500 vs. 2008 Ford F-350
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford F-350 weights approximately 567 kg more than 1966 Fiat 500. 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, 2008 Ford F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 584 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 500 | 2008 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 6802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 6260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 3970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 115 L |
