2009 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-350 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 154 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2009 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:
| 2009 Fiat 500 | 2007 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 132 L |
