1953 Abarth 103 GT vs. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Abarth 103 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Abarth 103 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1953 Abarth 103 GT. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1953 Abarth 103 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 672 kg more than 1953 Abarth 103 GT. 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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1953 Abarth 103 GT | 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 103 GT | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2560 mm |