1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1985 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 33 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 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1952 Abarth 1500. (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1952 Abarth 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 715 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500. 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.
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1952 Abarth 1500 | 1985 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 1500 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |