1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1961 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (380 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1961 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 F355 (364 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1961 Fiat Berline | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | F355 | Berline |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
