1968 Fiat 850 vs. 2006 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2006 Maserati MC12 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 572 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati MC12 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1968 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, 2006 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 587 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 2006 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 850 | MC12 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 88 L |
