1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1951 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1951 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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 1951 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 308 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1130 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 |
