1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1958 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1900. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 23 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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.
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1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1958 Fiat 1900 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 288 GTO | 1900 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1248 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |