1988 Ferrari F40 vs. 1971 Fiat 500
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F40 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 604 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1971 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, 1988 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 693 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari F40 | 1971 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | F40 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| 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 | 1100 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 22 L |
