1980 Ferrari 308 vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 308 is newer by 24 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), 1980 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 119 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, 1980 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 308 | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 308 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 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 | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |
