1980 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 512 BB | 850 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 847 cc |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 277 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2040 mm |
