1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1967 Fiat 850
To start off, 1967 Fiat 850 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 183 kg more than 1967 Fiat 850. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1967 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 250 GTO | 850 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 30 L |