2008 Ferrari 599 vs. 1962 Fiat 500
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 590 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 572 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 599 | 1962 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 599 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 7.1:1 |
| 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 | 1770 kg | 485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 38 L |
