1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1963 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1500 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 266 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 671 kg more than 1963 Fiat 1500. 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1500. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1500. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1963 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1963 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1963 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 400 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |