1960 Ferrari 850 vs. 1948 Fiat 500
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 850 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 850 (72 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 850 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Fiat 500 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 850.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 850 | 1948 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 850 | 500 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 52 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 67 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 790 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2010 mm |