1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 600 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1961 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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | F50 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 79.5 mm |
| 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 | 1000 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 38 L |
