1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1958 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP) has 253 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1200. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1958 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1200. (82 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 400 | 1958 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 400 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 37 L |
