1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 2009 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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, 2009 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800. 2009 Ferrari F430 has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1800 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ferrari F430 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 2009 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ferrari |
| Model | 1800 | F430 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 483 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 95 L |
