1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1950 Fiat 500
To start off, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1950 Fiat 500. 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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1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1950 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 365 GT | 500 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1950 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 35 L |