1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica 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 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 858 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 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1967 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 400 Superamerica | 850 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3965 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 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 | 1590 kg | 732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 30 L |