1970 Fiat 124 vs. 2006 Ford F-350
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 124 | 2006 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 110 L |
