1970 Ferrari 365 GTB vs. 1970 Fiat 850
To start off, both 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB and 1970 Fiat 850 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB weights approximately 695 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB | 1970 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 365 GTB | 850 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 347 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2040 mm |
