1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 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 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 400 | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 400 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2040 mm |
