1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1958 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, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 750 | 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 750 | 500 Superfast |
Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 68 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 90 L |