1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 1961 Fiat 600
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1961 Fiat 600. 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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 400 | 1961 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 400 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 38 L |
