1995 Ferrari F355 vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 624 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari F355 | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | F355 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 30 L |
