1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1954 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1900 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 265 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 435 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1900. 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, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1954 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 365 GT | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4388 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| 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 | 1610 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 35 L |
