1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 1955 Abarth 600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico weights approximately 412 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 600 | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 600 | 340 Mexico |
Year Released | 1955 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2600 mm |