1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1400. 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 308 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
