1963 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1945 Fiat 500
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1945 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1945 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 895 kg more than 1945 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1945 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 250 GTE | 500 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1945 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2951 cc | 569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2010 mm |
