1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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 512 BB (460 Nm) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 512 BB | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1481 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
