1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1973 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 312 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 312 (478 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1952 Abarth 1500. (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1952 Abarth 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Abarth 1500 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 312.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Abarth 1500 | 1973 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 1500 | 312 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 478 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 12500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |