1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1962 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1300 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 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1962 Fiat 1300. 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 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1962 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | F355 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 37 L |
