1969 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-150 weights approximately 486 kg more than 1969 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, 2009 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 132 L |
