1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 250 GTO | 850 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2040 mm |
