1955 Abarth 208 vs. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 208 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 208. (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Abarth 208 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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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1955 Abarth 208 | 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 208 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 88 L |