1958 Abarth 500 vs. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (532 HP) has 512 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 500 | 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 500 | 612 Scaglietti |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 532 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4902 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1956 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1344 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2949 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 110 L |
