2012 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 Ford E-350
To start off, both 2012 Fiat 500 and 2012 Ford E-350 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1734 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford E-350 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Ford E-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500. 2012 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat 500 | 2012 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 5400 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 | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3546 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1628 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1519 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2301 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 132 L |
