1995 Ferrari F355 vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 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 214 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 124 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F355.
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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130. 1969 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari F355 | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | F355 | 130 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |