1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1961 Fiat 850
To start off, 1961 Fiat 850 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 67 kg more than 1961 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 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1961 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 850 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 38 L |
