1981 Ferrari 308 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 308 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 1981 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 308 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 308 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2040 mm |
