2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello vs. 1969 Fiat 850
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello (508 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 457 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello weights approximately 999 kg more than 1969 Fiat 850. 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, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello | 1969 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 575M Maranello | 850 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 508 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1734 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 80 L |
