2004 Ferrari 360 vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 2004 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 360 | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 360 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 37 L |
