1996 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1964 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 185 kg more than 1964 Fiat Berline. 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 512 M | 1964 Fiat Berline | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 512 M | Berline |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2279 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
