1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1969 Fiat 850
To start off, 1969 Fiat 850 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (248 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 310 kg more than 1969 Fiat 850. 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, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1969 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 250 GT | 850 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 68 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
