1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 1970 Fiat 124
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 400 | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 400 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |
