1972 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Ford E-350
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 500.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 500. (28 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 500. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 500 | 2007 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 132 L |
