2007 Ferrari 612 vs. 1964 Fiat 850
To start off, 2007 Ferrari 612 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 500 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 1172 kg more than 1964 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, 2007 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ferrari 612 | 1964 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 612 | 850 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 533 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 30 L |