1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 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 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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 (392 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 400 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 400 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 109 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |