1955 Abarth 210 vs. 1952 Ferrari 225
To start off, 1955 Abarth 210 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 225. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 225 would be higher. At 2,715 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 225 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 225 (210 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 210. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 225 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 210. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 225 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1955 Abarth 210. 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 210 | 1952 Ferrari 225 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 210 | 225 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 2715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 410 kg | 1090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 159 L |