1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 1960 Fiat 500
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 308 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1960 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ferrari 308 | 1960 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 308 | 500 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1960 mm |