1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 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 214 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | F355 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
