1974 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-350 weights approximately 456 kg more than 1974 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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 500 | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | F-350 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 6260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 115 L |