1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1953 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1158 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1953 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 400 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 35 L |
