1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1972 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 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 400 Superamerica | 850 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2040 mm |