1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1973 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 308 is newer by 17 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 705 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, 1973 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1973 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 750 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 71 mm |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |
