1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 685 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, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 600 | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
