1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1964 Ferrari 158
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 158 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Abarth Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 158 (208 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1955 Abarth Coupe. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 158 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Abarth Coupe weights approximately 438 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 158.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth Coupe | 1964 Ferrari 158 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Coupe | 158 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2390 mm |