1973 Fiat 125 vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1973 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 125 | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 125 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 132 L |
