1981 Ferrari 512 BBi vs. 1960 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (340 HP) has 287 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi weights approximately 574 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1200. 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 512 BBi (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | 1960 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 512 BBi | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1221 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 37 L |
