1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 699 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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 F50 (520 Nm) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F50 | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | F50 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Top Speed | 376 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2040 mm |
