1999 Ferrari F355 vs. 1973 Fiat 500
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F355 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (396 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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, 1999 Ferrari F355 (373 Nm) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F355 | 1973 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | F355 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1850 mm |
