1994 Ferrari F355 vs. 1969 Fiat 600
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1969 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, 1994 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari F355 | 1969 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | F355 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 830 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 38 L |
