1987 Ferrari 208 vs. 1962 Fiat 500
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 208 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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, 1987 Ferrari 208 (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 208 | 1962 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 208 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 37 L |
