1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 1300 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1300 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Fiat | Ferrari |
Model | 1300 | 458 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 86 L |