1958 Abarth Renault vs. 1964 Ferrari 158
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 158 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 158 (208 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1958 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 158 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Abarth Renault weights approximately 428 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 158.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth Renault | 1964 Ferrari 158 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Renault | 158 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2390 mm |