2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 360 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
