1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 428 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari 550 | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 550 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 37 L |