1985 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1985 Fiat Ritmo
To start off, both 1985 Ferrari 412 GT and 1985 Fiat Ritmo were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP) has 259 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Ritmo. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 965 kg more than 1985 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Ritmo. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 412 GT | 1985 Fiat Ritmo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 412 GT | Ritmo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 57 L |
