1955 Abarth 208 vs. 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is newer by 8 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 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 208. (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 720 kg more than 1955 Abarth 208. 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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1955 Abarth 208 | 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 208 | 400 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1955 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
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 | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 119 L |