1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 400 | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 400 | 850 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 65 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 30 L |