1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 400 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 38 L |
