2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 1951 Fiat 1400
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 498 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1951 Fiat 1400. 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 612 | 1951 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 612 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 1393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 50 L |
