1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1957 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 600 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 600 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| 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 | 585 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 74 L |
