1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 95 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 750 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 88 L |