1969 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 1949 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC weights approximately 320 kg more than 1949 Fiat 1500. 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.
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1969 Ferrari 365 GTC | 1949 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 365 GTC | 1500 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1949 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 35 L |