1971 Fiat 125 vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1704 kg more than 1971 Fiat 125. 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 125 | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 125 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 4200 cc |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 144 L |
